40% of the time, the struggle to conceive starts with the man and, for a couple, the road to pregnancy is a two-way street. Join us as Matt and Sarah tell their story, from discovering Matt’s ‘zero’ sperm count, through to the ups and downs of their fertility journey.

 

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On our final episode, we look at what happens next - how to choose an IVF facility, what to speak about with your doctor, and Josh finds out his test results from episode 1.

 

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IVF for many people is a very emotional time - both good, and bad. From the time people discover they need IVF to conceive their much wanted child through to possibly discovering it’s not going to work for them, there’s a lot they can experience.

 

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The IVF process for patients can be physically and emotionally uncomfortable - but it’s not as hard as some people think. Join Dr Mark Livingstone, Leanne and Stephen as they share their knowledge and experience of what’s involved with having IVF.

 

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Innovations in IVF technology and techniques can dramatically improve the chance of conception. And even though Jess never studied biology, she visits the lab to find out what science is doing to help you conceive.

 

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Not all pregnancies go to plan and when it doesn’t, it can be a very difficult time. We hear stories from people who have experienced miscarriage, Dr Mark Livingstone shares the medical reasons why miscarriage can happen and Amanda from Bears of Hope shares the work they do to support people when it happens.

 

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Endometriosis is a disease affecting at least 1 in 10 - far more common than many diseases in the mainstream media.

 

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Women freeze their eggs for different reasons - some choose to because the time isn’t right to have a child, others make the decision due to health reasons. We speak with Fiona and Verena to find out their different reasons for freezing their eggs.

 

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In school, we’re taught that if you have unprotected sex, you’re going to have a baby. But, that’s not necessarily true. Sarah shares her experience of trying to get pregnant, while the rest of us get the adult version of Sex Ed with Fertility GP Dr. Helen Demetriou.

 

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Many factors effect a woman’s ability to have a baby. For women, knowing their body and health is important if they’re trying to conceive. Fertility Specialists Helen Peric and Devora Lieberman share what women need to know, and Juliette shares her experience of freezing her eggs.

 

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